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Ceremony 100 max
Workshop 35-50
Ceremony 2 hours
Workshop 2 days
No experience needed
a healing celebration of life and light
According to Huichol cosmology, the origins of this ceremony date back to the birth of the Sun.
The dance is a reenactment of creation itself and honors our sacred relationship to the light.
Kauyumari (The Magical Deer Spirit) is representative of our super-conscious self and acts as an intermediary between our hearts and the spiritual world of nature.
Meet Your
Brant Secunda is an internationally acclaimed shaman, healer, and teacher in the indigenous Huichol tradition of Mexico. During an intensive 12-year apprenticeship, Brant became the adopted grandson and close companion of Don José Matsuwa, the renowned shaman who passed away in 1990 at the age of 110. Brant was chosen by Don José to take his place in helping to carry on Huichol Shamanism.
Recognized as a global thought leader and spiritual teacher, Brant has been a lecturer at the Mayo Clinic, the American Holistic Medical Association Conferences, and a faculty member of the Five Branches Institute of Chinese Medicine. He also co-founded the Humanistic Medicine Conference with the World Health Organization, the Peace University in Berlin, and is a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild.
Striving to bridge the worlds of fitness and spirituality, Brant co-authored the award-winning book Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You.
What to expect from the
Learn to follow the spiritual guides of your super-conscious self as you travel to the 4 directions to find renewed energy for your life and greater centeredness in your heart, the 5th direction.
Practice ancient methods for personal purification in order to cleanse your spiritual energy and let go of negative emotions holding you back from your potential.
Absorb the healing sounds of ancient chants, the pulsing drum, and the voice of the sacred rattle. Experience the transformative power of healing sound to rebalance body and soul.
Explore the indigenous symbology of Huichol artwork and expand your ability to manifest vision in the Nierika (spiritual doorway of the divine).
Deepen your relationship with the natural world through the power of prayer. Create prayer arrows imbued with positive manifestations to offer at places of power.
Connect with people from all walks of life, unified in an interest to better ourselves and the planet. Together, we form the circle in which we help one another grow and find our true nature.
CEREMONY + WORKSHOP
| Ticket type | Standard Price | Register by SEPTEMBER 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $325 | $275 |
| Child | $162.50 | $137.50 |
| Infant | FREE ($0) | FREE (€0) |
FRIDAY NIGHT CEREMONY
| Ticket type | Standard Price | Register by SEPTEMBER 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $45 | $35 |
| Child | $22.5 | $17.50 |
| Infant | FREE ($0) | FREE (€0) |
Tuition includes the program activities, instruction, and materials.
*This workshop DOES NOT include accommodations or meals.
Seattle is a popular destination, so there are plenty of beautiful hotels and delicious restaurants to choose from. Here is a short list of recommended accommodations.
Register with a .edu email address and save 10% on all tuition options.
If you’re 65 or older, you can save 10% on all tuition options. Simply select the checkbox when registering.
We love having families at our programs and strive to bring all ages into the sacred circle. Children 4-17 receive a 50% discount on all tuition options and infants (under the age of 4) are FREE.
Families of four or more receive 10% off each adult attendee.
The ceremony and workshop will be held in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle, which is a picturesque residential area located on the northeastern shore of Lake Washington. Detailed location information and directions will be provided upon registration.
We DO NOT provide transportation to and from the workshop.
If you plan on flying, the nearest international airport is Seattle-Tacoma (code: SEA). The airport is approximately a 30-minute drive from the workshop location.
*This workshop DOES NOT include accommodations or meals.
Seattle is a popular destination, so there are plenty of beautiful hotels and delicious restaurants to choose from. Here are some nearby hotels.
Here is a list of items to bring:
No, this program does not include any type of plant medicine. Although this is indeed an integral part of shamanic traditions, this program will focus on the use of drumming, rattling, chanting, and dance to achieve similar altered states of consciousness.
Yes, we welcome families and children at all our programs and love having all ages included in our circle. We offer a 50% discount for children ages 4-17 and infants under the age of 4 join free of charge.
Children (anyone under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
No. This event is open to anyone, whether you are simply interested in shamanic traditions or are looking to deepen your study of shamanism.
The retreat will begin on Friday (October 27, 2023) with a Ceremony. Check-in is from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, followed by an opening session from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm and a ceremony at 8:15 pm.
The program will continue with a Workshop from Saturday (October 28, 2023) – Sunday (October 29, 2023) from 10:00 am -5:00 pm each day.
You can join just the ceremony on Friday evening or register to attend the full weekend (Friday evening + 2-day workshop Saturday-Sunday).
No, our programs do not provide any type of certification and are not designed to teach people to become shamans, as this requires years of complete dedication through a traditional shamanic apprenticeship. Instead, this retreat provides an opportunity to practice shamanism, learn the ancient exercises for spiritual developemnt, and celebrate life in sacred ceremony and ritual.
The practices of shamanism are ones that can be integrated into your everyday routine in order to empower yourself, your community, and all that lives on Mother Earth.
No. This event will only be available for those attending in person. If you’re interested in joining a virtual program online, please take a look at our schedule of upcoming programs.
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What is Shamanism?
Shamanism is a way of honoring nature. Practiced in various forms around the world by different indigenous tribes, the methods of shamanism are diverse; however, they are unified in their inherent basis in the natural world.
Huichol Tribe
The Huichol (Wixaritari) are a small indigenous tribe of approximately 35,000, living in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico. They are considered one of the last cultures in North America to have maintained their pre-Columbian traditions to this day.
Shamanic Healing
Inherent to the spiritual traditions of shamanism is the art of healing. Although our programs do not aim to teach people to heal or become shamans, they most definitely provide the tools for personal healing and transformation.
